CODE:RED is an on going project which investigates and discusses the aspects of prostitution and sexual work as a specific form of parallel economy. The project uses real and virtual spaces and takes the form of an open dialogue between artists, sex workers and the public in selected urban environments and local contexts. It is a model of cognitive mapping that gives the sex workers - who are among the most marginalised and deprived population groups in the urban environment - a chance to speak out and be seen in a new context. The CODE:RED project represents a prototypical attempt to open and co-create a common ground for communication and dialogue between the public, artists and the sex workers community. The CODE:RED USA project is the newest phase of a CODE:RED project. It actively involves local New York organisations for protection and helping sex workers as well as artists, activists, organisers and sex workers. The CODE:RED USA project consists of public actions, interventions, discussions, a public performance and a www forum.

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